Noah's Ark ~ Pic heavy thread

[Noah]

Thought i'd start of new and fresh

So the currents inhabitants of Noah's Ark are

Dog ~Scooby Doo

Cats ~ Gizmo & Scamp

Rats ~ Champers, Cinders & Cherokee

Mice ~ Shadow, Avalon, Apollo, Crichton, D'Argo, Bartok, Cocoa, Speedy, Tiida, Smudge, Cookie, Bella, Arnika, Bianca, MooMoo, Destiny, Dreama, Swirl & her 11 as yet unnamed pups

Betta ~ D'Argo

Tropical fish ~ 5 unnamed

[Noah]

The newest members of the family

Cocoa ~ male, broken chocolate
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cocoa19thSept07a.jpg

Cookie ~ female, broken blue
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cookie18thSept07a.jpg

Smudge ~ female, broken blue
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Smudge19thSept07.jpg

Swirl's litter ~ colours iappearing broken dove, broken champagne, broken black, broken fawn, pew's (?)...some still developing colour. They are 10days old in the pic...but are now 11 days old :) There is both tailed and manx in the litter...and by first look...most appear to be males (unfortunately)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/ElitterDay1021stSept07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/ElitterDay1021stSept07e.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/ElitterDay1021stSept07.jpg

[jseal]

Noah,

I show my ignorance; what is the issue with a mostly male litter? :confused:

[Noah]

Males tend to fight, and due to this are generally kept solo. Some will live together peacefully, but they are usually litter mates or very young males that have been introduced, but unfortunately there is no guarentee. Males also have a stronger scent, they mark their territory often and lots *L* (wether that territory be you or the cage). Males kept in groups tend to try to 'outstink' each other...and it can be VERY strong *LOL*. Due to the stronger smell/territorial thing, males are harder to home. Shame really as most of the smoochiest mice i have are boys.

Some females have these issues as well, but it is usually a rare thing in females

[PantyFanatic]

Tropical fish ~ 5 unnamed


:faint:

[PantyFanatic]

I'm betting that it was Scamp that ordered all those 'broken' mice .........Hoping for the discards. :nod:


You are getting some great pics with that camera. :thumbs:

[Neige]

You are getting some great pics with that camera. :thumbs:

I agree!!!!!

What cuties!!!

[LixyChick]

Males tend to fight, and due to this are generally kept solo. Some will live together peacefully, but they are usually litter mates or very young males that have been introduced, but unfortunately there is no guarentee. Males also have a stronger scent, they mark their territory often and lots *L* (wether that territory be you or the cage). Males kept in groups tend to try to 'outstink' each other...and it can be VERY strong *LOL*. Due to the stronger smell/territorial thing, males are harder to home. Shame really as most of the smoochiest mice i have are boys.

Some females have these issues as well, but it is usually a rare thing in females
This is so funny to me I can't stop laughing! If I didn't know (from the pics) that you were talking about mice...(finish the sentence while imagining humans)

ROFLMFAO!

Uh...oh...and the babies are so sweet! TY for the smiles and the pics!

[PantyFanatic]

..... If I didn't know (from the pics) that you were talking about mice...(finish the sentence while imagining humans)
.....
.... and?!?! :shrug:





















:roflmao:
OMG She's right.

[Noah]

Taken today of Scooby Doo

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07f.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07g.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07k.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07l.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07i.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07n.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07c.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby/Scooby1stOct07e.jpg

[PantyFanatic]

^---- *Thank god she didn't make me wear that fruity coat.*

[IowaMan]

^---- *Thank god she didn't make me wear that fruity coat.*
:roflmao:

What a handsome fella Scooby is Noah!!!

[Noah]

Some updated pics of the 4ft tank thats being set up

Original pic
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ftTank8thSept07.jpg

Filter now on, some live plants in, new lighting ordered (more plants once it arrives), only stocked with a few feeder fish to assist with cycling.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft2Oct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft1stOct07v.jpg

A few of the feeders (firetailed gudgeon)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft1stOct07d.jpg

[LixyChick]

Scooby looks so huggable! I bet he's a lummox...in a nice way, I mean! Does he lean on you while being petted?

[IowaMan]

Scooby looks so huggable!
Doesn't he though! I think that each time I've looked back again at his pics.

[Noah]

"E" litter pups now sexed and named

The girls

Manx
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Ellie6thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Emily6thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Eowyn6thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Esperence6thOct07.jpg

Manx
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Eternity6thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Evalyn6thOct07.jpg

The boys
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Echo6thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Eeyore6thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Ewok6thOct07.jpg

Manx
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Eomer6thOct07.jpg

[Noah]

And some photoshoot pics of the new girls

This girl has become a favorite....so sweet and friendly!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cookie6thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Smudge6thOct07a.jpg

[Lilith]

There is a movie being made now from the kid's book The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DeCamillo. If you happen to breed a cute brown one with very big ears who seems smarter than all the others, name him Desperaux :D

[Noah]

*LOL* ok....it appears i'll have another litter very soon...and mum is a broken aguoti and dad is a broken chocolate, so brown should be on the cards *L*

[Noah]

Meet Valencia, my gorgeous new betta

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia14thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia14thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia14thOct07e.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia14thOct07i.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia14thOct07g.jpg

[Lilith]

I am on the hunt for a cute brown mouse. I am going to get one for my class. Any tips I should know?

[Noah]

Get a boy if you only want one. Boys tend to be more sluggish *L*...the tend to rely more on human interaction as the have no mousey friend :)

Girls tend to always be on the go, and girls should be kept as 2 or more.

Get one that has been handled, if the assistant wont touch them dont get it, prolly means they are untamed biters, and believe me mice might be small but damn can the little shits bite!

Ask if you can handle the mouse proir to buying it, ensure it tolerates you holding it and patting (gently hold the tail as you do it though) if it jumps around like a looney, dont buy it.

Word of warning when handling unfamiliar mice, keep your palm skin very taut, taut skin is harder for them to get a hold of (and some mice can be like pitbulls, they hang on!).

If you can find, from a pet store, a friendly mouse, you will have one of the bestest buddies

soooo

1. Make sure its able to be handled (especially if you want it to be able to handled by kids)
2. Check no noises while its breathing (indicates URI's, which equal expensive to treat)
3. Ensure it is not hunched, got tumor growth anywhere, or gunky eyes
4. You want an alert mouse, but not one that practically climbs the walls when you go near it.
5. Get a good quality food (not made up of mainly sunflower seeds or corn)
6. Do not buy cedar for the cage/tank substrate.
7. You will need as a minimum, a house, a wheel, a drink bottle, food container and a toy of some type (empty toilet rolls etc are a hit *L*)

[Lilith]

I have a small set up from a mini hampster we had and it has all the stuff with it. I am not sure I want us to handle it. Maybe I should get two then. What do you think?

[Noah]

2 girls would be better if you do not want to handle them..then they will have each other for company :)

[Lilith]

Found her. She lived next door and her adoption by my class will keep her from becoming dinner for one of the man next door's 20 venomous snakes.

[Noah]

Awwww she's gorgeous Lil....she looks like she has longhair

[Noah]

Time for some pic updates *L*

"F" litter, as of today, 13 days old

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter24thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter24thOct07j.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter24thOct07k.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter26thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter26thOct07c.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/FLitter26thOct07d.jpg

[Noah]

Yesterday i did prelimanary sexing (names and sexes subject to change *L*)

Doe ~ Broken agouti rex
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07bAgoutirexdoe.jpg

Buck ~ Broken dove rex
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07adoverexbuck.jpg

Doe ~ Broken fawn
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07bHalffacefawndoe.jpg

Doe ~ Broken fawn
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07aFullstripedoe.jpg

Doe ~ Broken fawn
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07aPartstripefawndoe.jpg

Doe ~ White
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fpup26thOct07aWhitedoe.jpg

[Noah]

Newest addition to the Ark

Chiana ~ female rat, approx 8 weeks old
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana23rdOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana23rdOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana23rdOct07c.jpg

[Noah]

Some of the 4ft tank and inhabitants *L*

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft26thOct07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft26thOct07.jpg


Some of the cory cats :)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Albinocory20thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Bronzecory20thOct07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Cories.jpg

[Noah]

Some more of the tanks inhabitants

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Platys3rdNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Platys3rdNov07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Platys3rdNov07a.jpg

[Noah]

Updated pics of the "F" Litter mice (21 days old)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Flitter3rdNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Flitter3rdNov07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Flitter3rdNov07d.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Flitter3rdNov07e.jpg

Mum of litter
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Tiida3rdNov07.jpg

Like mother like daughter (and my fav outta the litter)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Fianna3rdNov07.jpg

Mum again, taking care of youngin's is HARD work *L*
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Tiida3rdNov07a.jpg

[Lilith]

How long are mice pregnant?

[Fangtasia]

19-20 days they're preggers for.....i should have another (Smudge) drop her litter in around 7 days :D

[Lilith]

19-20 days they're preggers for.....i should have another (Smudge) drop her litter in around 7 days :D

How do you know they are preggers?

[Booger]

How do you know they are preggers?



That's easy if the rabit dies.

[PantyFanatic]

19-20 days they're preggers for.....i should have another (Smudge) drop her litter in around 7 days :D

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/PantyFanatic/Accountant.jpg


Those aren't mice. They're tribbles (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68744.html). :yikes:

[Fangtasia]

How do you know they are preggers?
When placed with a male the female squeaks like mad everytime he comes near her *L*. As soon as you no longer hear that or notice them sleeping comfortable with each other, ya know the deed has been done. Rarely if they get to the comfy stage has the mating not been successful, as the male will generally keep trying *L*

As for the actual 'knowing' the mating was successful. The female shows very little signs until around the last week (though some do start to get pudgy earlier, if they are pregnant you will know for sure in the last week, they just keep getting bigger until they pop (literally *L*)

[Lilith]

She wasn't pregnant. It turned out she had some sort of growth up by her chest/neck. She died yesterday.

[Fangtasia]

A tumor more than likely, unfortunately something quite common...I've lost 3 myself to tumors.

[IowaMan]

When I saw this pic, the first thing I wondered was if it was a pic taken on the ark. :p

[Fangtasia]

OMG...ya made me snort my coffee out me nose!

[Noah]

Time for some more pics :)

4ft planted tank
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft4thNov07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft4thNov07u.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft4thNov07v.jpg

Some of the inhabitants of the 4ft

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft4thNov07j.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft4thNov07o.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft11thNov07d.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4thNov07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4thNov07e.jpg

[Noah]

The new 'G' litter...now 6 days old

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/GLitter16thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/GLitter16thNov07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/GLitter16thNov07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/GLitter16thNov07c.jpg

[PantyFanatic]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/PantyFanatic/Accountant.jpg


Nup! They aren't cheaper by the dozen. :yikes:

[Noah]

There'll be another litter in around 2 weeks (all going well)...and then prolly another after that *LOL*

Ya might need more paper for ya addyup thingy there PF :D

[Noah]

Well time for some updates

"G" litter pics ~ 8 broken blacks and 4 broken doves (some rex)~ They'll get a new photoshoot done on the weekend :) and naming
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Glitter22ndNov07f.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Glitter24thNov07d.jpg

[Noah]

Speedy (siamese) and Esperence (PEW).

Esperence is due around the 1st Dec :D
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/SpeedyEsperence12thNov07c.jpg

[Noah]

New pics of the 4ft tank ~ I'm very pleased with how its going so far....more plants to be added and some more fish

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft24thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft24thNov07a.jpg

[PantyFanatic]

Did you call that the "G" litter as in 'Geeee, WTF am I going to do with all these tribbles?' :yikes:




















The tank is looking good girl. :thumb: ............ and the new cam is giving us some good pics. :thanks:

[Noah]

Did you call that the "G" litter as in 'Geeee, WTF am I going to do with all these tribbles?' :yikes:

*LOL*...Noooooo, as in...all their names will begin with "G"

The next litter (SpeedyxEsperence) will be "H" and so on.......

The tank is looking good girl. :thumb: ............ and the new cam is giving us some good pics. :thanks:
Yep it is coming along nicely....finally got my new light (using)...and i've bought a cannister filter for it (not using yet)...i'm hoping to get 20 neon tetras for it over the weekend...that should set it off nicely...bit of flashy colour.

I Soooo love this camera...2 weeks 2 1/2 days til 5 weeks off...and then i can really play wih it *L*

[Noah]

I've redone my 2ft tank also...pics are a bit difficult to take at present 'cause the water is the colour of black tea *LOL*...gotta love new driftwood!

[PantyFanatic]

The next litter (SpeedyxEsperence) will be "H" and so on.......

Like in "Holy Hell! Where'd all these critters come from?!?!?" :sad:

[IowaMan]

Are there ever any tense moments like this one one the Ark?

[Noah]

Are there ever any tense moments like this one one the Ark?
Occassionally *L*

[Noah]

"G" Litter all grow'd up and named :)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gabriella1stDec07f.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Galadriel1stDec07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gayle1stDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Giselle1stDec07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Glimmer1stDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gohan1stDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gollum1stDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gracie1stDec07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gremlin1stDec07b.jpg

[Noah]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gretel1stDec07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gwendolyn1stDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Gypsy1stDec07b.jpg

[Noah]

Some new pics of the rattie girls

Champers
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Champers29thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Champers29thNov07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Champers29thNov07b.jpg

Cinders
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cinders29thNov07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cinders29thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cinders29thNov07b.jpg

Cherokee
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cherokee29thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Cherokee29thNov07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/CherokeeChiana29thNov07.jpg

[Noah]

Chiana
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana29thNov07b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana29thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Chiana29thNov07a.jpg

Chiana & Cherokee
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/ChianaCherokee29thNov07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/CherokeeChiana29thNov07c.jpg

Cinders & Cherokee
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/CindersCherokee29thNov07b.jpg

[Noah]

The newest meece litter "H" ~ 13 precious pups 6 white and 7 champagney colour pups *L*

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07m.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07n.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07l.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07h.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07f.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07c.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Hlitter13thDec07b.jpg

[Noah]

I just bought new tank *L*, well i put a deposit on it any way...so it wont arrive for a few weeks yet.

Its a brand new 5ft (313litres). I got it to upgrade my 4ft tank (200litres).

So all this below.......(latest pic of 4ft)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft22ndDec07c.jpg

Will be removed and held while the changeover occurs, looking way forward to the bigger tank, but not the changeover *LOL*

While i'm awaiting the new tanks arrival, i have to get a new heater & i'm hoping to be able to pick up some new rocks for it, spotted some petrified wood at a shop the other day...looked real neat. Also on the lookout for some unusual driftwood i like.

The substrate will vary a bit too in the new one...still sand but i want to mix gravel or something in with it..

Pics to come

The 4ft will then be for sale (i'd love to keep it, but i really have nowhere to put it *L*)

[PantyFanatic]

You can put it in the dingy and tow it behind the ark? :nod:







:rofl:

[Noah]

Some updates.....

The new tank arrived in town this morning, but it will be a couple more weeks before i pick it up. Bilbo found me a nice piece of wood to use in the new tank, it needs soaking, but i'm having trouble finding something big enough to submerge it in (its 1.2 metres long)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Wood20thJan07a.jpg

The 2ft tank had a change around this morning ~ still cloudy but will clear
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/2fttank2ndFeb08.jpg
Some new fish bought for this tank...yoyo loaches
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/2ft13thJan07d.jpg

The betta tanks have been changed ~ the UGF was removed and an airstone added
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Bettatanks28thJan08.jpg

Meet Buddy, the crowntail betta (he's my youngest sons)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Betta4thJan08.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Betta4thJan08b.jpg

Buddy's home
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Kyles4thJan08.jpg

[Noah]

Some new pics of my betta boys

D'Argo
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/DArgo30thDec07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/DArgo30thDec07h.jpg

Valencia
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia30thDec07.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Valencia30thDec07b.jpg

Malaysian Trumpet Snails ~ and eggs!!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Snaileggs29thJan08.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Snaileggs29thJan08a.jpg

[Noah]

I have 3 new mouse litters due very soon...so some pics of the girls

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/DestinyMooMooSwirl2ndFeb08b.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/DestinyMooMooSwirl2ndFeb08.jpg

Individual pics

Destiny
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Destiny2ndFeb08.jpg

Destiny's little manx tail *LOL*
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Destiny2ndFeb08b.jpg

MooMoo
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/MooMoo2ndFeb08.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/MooMoo2ndFeb08c.jpg

Swirl
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/Swirl2ndFeb08.jpg

[Noah]

MooMoo and Destiny (mother and daughter)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/DestinyMooMoo2ndFeb08a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/DestinyMooMoo2ndFeb08.jpg

Swirl & MooMoo
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/MooMooSwirl2ndFeb08.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Rats%20and%20Mice/MooMooSwirl2ndFeb08a.jpg

[PantyFanatic]

Bilbo found me a nice piece of wood to use in the new tank, it needs soaking, but i'm having trouble finding something big enough to submerge it in
Maybe you could try soaking it in a 5' aquarium? :shrug:
















:rofl:

[Noah]

*LOL* i need to soak it prior to it going into the 5ft tank....it will float and release shitloads of tannins....i'd like both these problems addressed before it goes in!

[PantyFanatic]

You are taking some fantastic pics, Sharni. That crowntail is beautiful.

[PantyFanatic]

I mean, Noah. :o

[Noah]

Buddy is a stunner isnt he :D

I wish i had more time to play with the camera....i really enjoy it

[PantyFanatic]

You can build a temporary trough with bricks and a piece of plastic. I don't know where you'll get any water to fill it with down there. :rofl:

[Noah]

*LOL*...the liner plastic is quite expnsive...i wanna do it as cheap as possible lol

[Booger]

Now this explains why it seemed like I came in on the middle of something you were talking about in chat when I was there the whole time.

[PantyFanatic]

:roflmao:

I should have known when you kept your wap shut. LOL

[dicksbro]

*LOL*...the liner plastic is quite expnsive...i wanna do it as cheap as possible lol

What are you doing with your bathtub this week. :shrug:

[Lilith]

If you buy plastic liner used for construction it's probably cheaper. I built a pond with construction plastic that I just tripple layered. I used the rest of the plastic for a slip n slide :D

[Noah]

Yeah, PF and I were discussing this *L* A plastic tarp maybe the way to go....i can get them real cheap at the dollar shops. Also, i've been offered a kiddie half clam shell pool, so i may grab that also, it may come in handy to propagate some low plants in

[sodaklostsoul]

Great pics Noah.....................the colors really pop!!!!!! That new camera is great.

[IowaMan]

Absolutely beautiful pics Noah. Buddy is gorgeous! And as always, I love the pics of the mice. They are so darn cute!

[rastapope]

Am I the only one who gets creeped out seeing that many mice? It makes me want to grab my pellet gun and Dcon. My wife and I recently had a mouse infestation in a corner of our laundry room. By the time I realized it they had made such a mess of the place. I take responsibility for not noticing sooner but we are clean people and have never had mice before. They ruined insulation, clothes, a suitcase, etc, etc.

As far as Scooby goes that is one handsome dog! Also, the pictures you take are incredible. We have a good digital camera but my pictures never turn out that clean and crisp. What are your secrets for getting such incredible pictures?

[Noah]

I don't like wild mice either. Wild mice do not only pick on dirty people, if there is food, shelter and a water supply, they will make it home.

But please remember the mice shown in this thread are my beloved pets, and you're are talking about shooting them with a pellet gun. That is somewhat offensive.

Scooby is a ham *LOL*...he loves the camera!

No secret really, a good camera and a good photo editing program :D

[Noah]

The newest additions

The pups have now been sexed

DOE 1
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup113thFeb08.jpg

DOE 2
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup213thFeb08.jpg

BUCK
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup313thFeb08a.jpg

DOE 3
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup413thFeb08.jpg

DOE 4
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup513thFeb08.jpg

DOE 5
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup613thFeb08a.jpg

DOE 6
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/MICE%201/Pup713thFeb08a.jpg

[Noah]

The 4ft tank has gone from this
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/4ft22ndDec07c.jpg

to this
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/Ebay1.jpg

[IowaMan]

Oh Noah, Buck is an absolute dude!

[Noah]

Thanx IM :D:D

[Noah]

Guess what arrived today!!!!

Some pics of the new.......

Just finished setting it up....Cloudiness should clear in a few days

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/5ft16thFeb08a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/5ft16thFeb08.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Fish/5ft16thFeb08b.jpg

I'm quite pleased with the setup, but i'm sure as time passes it will get tweaked *L*

[Oldfart]

Barra fingerlings?

[Noah]

*LOL*...nahhhh...barra get too big

[Oldfart]

30cm plate size

[sodaklostsoul]

Doe 1 is interesting.

I'm glad its you that has to clean that tank and not me. :D

[PantyFanatic]

I see you got your Glass fish for the 4' tank.

[Neige]

I think Doe 1 is the cutest!!!!!! :D

[Noah]

24th March 08

I was laying on my bed watching TV, with my old girl, Gizmo snuggling in for a smooch.

We'd been there for a while, when all of a sudden she started twitching, she got up and her back legs wouldn't work, sorta like a fit of some kind. She finally stopped layed down, and went back to purring and enjoying the pats. But i had a feeling she wasn't right. She was getting more and more sluggish, then she started stress panting. She kept trying half-heartedly to get up, she'd then lay back down, and keep purring. She got up and went to run off the bed, but her legs just would not work, i tried to catch her, but she went head over heels off the bed and crashed onto the floor. By this stage she was very stressed and scared and so was i. I made a scramble to pick her up and she kept trying to run, but she would just cartwheel, nothing was co-operating with her.

I could not leave her in that state til the morning, so i made an emergency call to my vet, who said he'd meet me at the surgery.

Unfortunately Gizmo had a stroke, she was getting worse as time went on, so a decision was made to send her over the rainbow bridge.

I miss her terribly, she would have been 14 this year, and she was my darling girl.

So i'm now sitting here bawling my eyes out & my girl is buried with her son. I will be forever thankful for the fact that we got quality time prior and that she was not outside alone during this. I was with her to the end

RIP Gizmo my sweet!!

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Cats/Gizmo29thAug07a.jpg

[Lilith]

((hugs)) Been there and held my kitty girl as she crossed.((hugs))

[PantyFanatic]

:tear:


:console:

[sodaklostsoul]

((((((((((((((((Noah))))))))))))))))))))

[IowaMan]

Oh Noah, I'm so very sorry. :(

(((((((((((((((((((Noah)))))))))))))))))))))

[LixyChick]

Oh ((((((((((Noah))))))))))

Your unselfishness will come back to you tenfold in the memories and laughter that will follow your sorrow!!!

*hugs n love to you and your family for your loss*

Gizmo was a lucky member of one of the happiest menagerie's I've ever known!

And, if it doesn't sound insensitive...I am happy you could be there. I was...and I'll never regret it!

[wyndhy]

(((hugs)))) noah

[Neige]

((((((((Noah))))))))))